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JDK 6 Update 18 (JDK or JRE)

This release includes performance improvements and support for newer releases of these operating systems: Ubuntu, SuSe Linux, and Red Hat Linux.   Learn more

What Java Do I Need? You must have a copy of the JRE (Java Runtime Environment) on your system to run Java applications and applets. To develop Java applications and applets, you need the JDK (Java Development Kit), which includes the JRE.

NOTE: The Firefox 3.6 browser requires Java SE 6 Update 10 or later. Otherwise, Java-based web applications will not work.

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Java SE Development Kit (JDK) Bundles

JDK 6 Update 18 with Java EE

This distribution of the JDK is included in the Java EE 5 SDK, which contains the GlassFish v2.1.1 application server and provides web services, component-model, management, and communications APIs for enterprise-class SOA and Web 2.0 applications.   Learn more

JDK 6 Update 17 with JavaFX SDK

For your convenience, Sun has bundled Update 17 of the JDK (the Java development platform) and the JavaFX 1.2.1 SDK, which provides the JavaFX functionality needed to develop RIAs directly. Each product included is subject to its own license.

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JDK 6 Update 18 with NetBeans 6.8

This distribution of the JDK includes the NetBeans IDE, which is a powerful integrated development environment for developing applications on the Java platform.   Learn more		 Download
Additional Resources

JDK DST Timezone Update Tool - 1.3.25

The tzupdater tool is provided to allow the updating of installed JDK/JRE images with more recent timezone data in order to accommodate the latest timezone changes.   Learn more

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ReadMe

Java SE 6 Documentation

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Docs

Java SE 6 JDK Source Code

JDK 6 source code is available for those interested in exploring the details of the JDK. This includes schools, universities, companies, and individuals who want to examine the source code for personal interest or research & development. The licensing does not impose restrictions upon those who wish to work on independent open-source projects.		 Download
Sun Community Source License

Solaris SPARC Patches

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Solaris x86 Patches

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Other Downloads

Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) Unlimited Strength Jurisdiction Policy Files 6 		Download
What Java Do I Need?

You must have a copy of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on your system to run Java applications and applets. To develop Java applications and applets, you need the Java Development Kit, which includes the JRE.

Documentation

JRE 6 Docs
JDK 6 Docs

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Java for Business

  • Access to critical fixes
  • Long-term support
  • Enterprise features
  • JRE or JDK 6, 5.0, or 1.4.2
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